Opportunities From: Champions For Learning

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Judge - Final Pitches

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend pitch presentations at least one time, between 2-4 hours.Judges are matched to each high school as needed for the MVP (December/January) and Final pitches (April).


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend pitch presentations at least one time, between 2-4 hours.Judges are matched to each high school as needed for the MVP (December/January) and Final pitches (April).


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Golden Apple Selection Committee 25-26

Volunteers review each Teacher of Distinction as a candidate for the Golden Apple by viewing teacher presentations and observing the practice in action in the classroom.


Time Commitment: Occurs October to February Between 45 to 55-hour commitment Attendance is required at committee meetings, teacher presentations, and school site visits to support the selection processNumber of teachers observed varies by subcommittee (12-18 schools per committee)


 Special Considerations: Committee members cannot be a former CCPS teacher and must not have any immediate family currently teaching in CCPS public/charter schools

Program: Educator Programs

Volunteers review each Teacher of Distinction as a candidate for the Golden Apple by viewing teacher presentations and observing the practice in action in the classroom.


Time Commitment: Occurs October to February Between 45 to 55-hour commitment Attendance is required at committee meetings, teacher presentations, and school site visits to support the selection processNumber of teachers observed varies by subcommittee (12-18 schools per committee)


 Special Considerations: Committee members cannot be a former CCPS teacher and must not have any immediate family currently teaching in CCPS public/charter schools

Program: Educator Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Student Selection Committees

Our Student Selection Committees are selected groups of community individuals who read, review, and score student applications or essays for scholarships and/or acceptance into one of our programs.

Read, review, and score student essays for scholarships and/or acceptance into one of our programs Work in teams – meet new people!


Time Commitment: Various committees occur between September to April depending on the application deadline of each selection process Total time can range from 10 to 15 hours Meetings can be remote or in-person based on committee type

Program: Student Selection Committees

Our Student Selection Committees are selected groups of community individuals who read, review, and score student applications or essays for scholarships and/or acceptance into one of our programs.

Read, review, and score student essays for scholarships and/or acceptance into one of our programs Work in teams – meet new people!


Time Commitment: Various committees occur between September to April depending on the application deadline of each selection process Total time can range from 10 to 15 hours Meetings can be remote or in-person based on committee type

Program: Student Selection Committees

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Event Support

Event planning assistance and logistical on-site support are a critical piece to our special events. These events help raise the necessary funds to help support the overall organization.

Provide pre-event support including mailings, packaging items and auction item organizing Assist with on-site support for special events including pick-ups, deliveries, decorating, check-in help, setup and breakdown Work in teams – meet new people!
Time Commitment: Most events occur between the months of October and AprilOffered on weekdays and weeknights

Program: Leadership, Outreach & Events

Event planning assistance and logistical on-site support are a critical piece to our special events. These events help raise the necessary funds to help support the overall organization.

Provide pre-event support including mailings, packaging items and auction item organizing Assist with on-site support for special events including pick-ups, deliveries, decorating, check-in help, setup and breakdown Work in teams – meet new people!
Time Commitment: Most events occur between the months of October and AprilOffered on weekdays and weeknights

Program: Leadership, Outreach & Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Champions Outreach Ambassador

Support our outreach efforts in the community by becoming an ambassador! Ambassadors are volunteers committed to spreading the word about Champions For Learning throughout the community. Our goal is to identify new, engaging ways to connect with others and cultivate these relationships into strategic partnerships.

Assist with outreach initiatives and build relationships in the community Staffed by volunteers – meet new people!


Time Commitment: Flexible role Stay informed through regular “Things to Know” communication

Program: Leadership, Outreach & Events

Support our outreach efforts in the community by becoming an ambassador! Ambassadors are volunteers committed to spreading the word about Champions For Learning throughout the community. Our goal is to identify new, engaging ways to connect with others and cultivate these relationships into strategic partnerships.

Assist with outreach initiatives and build relationships in the community Staffed by volunteers – meet new people!


Time Commitment: Flexible role Stay informed through regular “Things to Know” communication

Program: Leadership, Outreach & Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Classroom Deliveries

At various times throughout the year, we recognize teachers in the classroom. This could be our Surprise Classroom Grant Delivery Day, Teacher of Distinction Delivery Day, or just a general appreciation event.

Volunteers are assigned teams with a pre-determined route and a schedule of deliveries


Time Commitment: Occurs at various times throughout the school year Volunteers may sign up for one Delivery Day or many and can expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours each time

Program: Educator Programs

At various times throughout the year, we recognize teachers in the classroom. This could be our Surprise Classroom Grant Delivery Day, Teacher of Distinction Delivery Day, or just a general appreciation event.

Volunteers are assigned teams with a pre-determined route and a schedule of deliveries


Time Commitment: Occurs at various times throughout the school year Volunteers may sign up for one Delivery Day or many and can expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours each time

Program: Educator Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: College and Career Preparation Coach

Volunteers support students in a variety of ways including collaborating with Champions For Learning staff to assist students with college and scholarship applications and essays, test prep, etiquette, career exploration, resume building, networking, and more!

Help high school students build personal and professional skills through a lab or workshop. Champions For Learning has developed a curriculum to better prepare our students for post-high school success.

Participate in a topic-based workshop including college applications, scholarship essays, test prep, etiquette, career exploration, interview skills, resume building, public speaking, networking, goal setting, personal statements, and more


Time Commitment: Timing of each workshop depends on the topic and occurs at various times during the year based on the curriculum Workshops can be remote and in-person based on topic

Program: College and Career Preparation

Volunteers support students in a variety of ways including collaborating with Champions For Learning staff to assist students with college and scholarship applications and essays, test prep, etiquette, career exploration, resume building, networking, and more!

Help high school students build personal and professional skills through a lab or workshop. Champions For Learning has developed a curriculum to better prepare our students for post-high school success.

Participate in a topic-based workshop including college applications, scholarship essays, test prep, etiquette, career exploration, interview skills, resume building, public speaking, networking, goal setting, personal statements, and more


Time Commitment: Timing of each workshop depends on the topic and occurs at various times during the year based on the curriculum Workshops can be remote and in-person based on topic

Program: College and Career Preparation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Classroom Grant Selection Committee

Get a glimpse inside Collier County’s classrooms! Educators across Collier County have the opportunity to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $2,000 to support learning inside and outside of the classroom. Classroom Grants can be for any subject or grade level.

Read, review and score submitted grants to allocate funding provided by Champions For Learning’s donors (Note: Committee responsibilities may be completed remotely.) Participate in the Classroom Grant Delivery Day


Time Commitment: Occurs August to October Between 30 to 60-hours depending upon the number of applications to review Attend a kick-off meeting to review Champions For Learning’s rubric and guidelines for scoring

Program: Educator Programs

Get a glimpse inside Collier County’s classrooms! Educators across Collier County have the opportunity to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $2,000 to support learning inside and outside of the classroom. Classroom Grants can be for any subject or grade level.

Read, review and score submitted grants to allocate funding provided by Champions For Learning’s donors (Note: Committee responsibilities may be completed remotely.) Participate in the Classroom Grant Delivery Day


Time Commitment: Occurs August to October Between 30 to 60-hours depending upon the number of applications to review Attend a kick-off meeting to review Champions For Learning’s rubric and guidelines for scoring

Program: Educator Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Judge - Innovation Competition

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. The program culminates with this district-wide pitch competition, the CCPS Innovation Competition, where the top teams from all CCPS high schools compete. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend the Innovation Competition in April, between 2-4 hours.


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. The program culminates with this district-wide pitch competition, the CCPS Innovation Competition, where the top teams from all CCPS high schools compete. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend the Innovation Competition in April, between 2-4 hours.


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Judge - MVP Pitches

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend pitch presentations at least one time, between 2-4 hours.Judges are matched to each high school as needed for the MVP (December/January) and Final pitches (April).


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Judges are an encouraging advocate and a gentle guide, helping the student teams reflect and improve on their product or service while developing life skills.

Judges help us bridge the gap between the community and the schools and offer strategic direction to student teams during their pitch presentations.Pitch presentations occur on school grounds during the school day


Time Commitment:

Judges are expected to attend pitch presentations at least one time, between 2-4 hours.Judges are matched to each high school as needed for the MVP (December/January) and Final pitches (April).


Requirements:

Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Palmetto Ridge High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34120

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Immokalee High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34142

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Gulf Coast High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34119

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Golden Gate High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34116

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Aubrey Rogers High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34110

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Naples High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34102

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Lely High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34113

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Coach at Barron Collier High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Coaches are knowledgeable subject matter experts guiding the student teams in certain areas of their project.

Coaches present to the entire class and/or consult with the student teams on a specific topic Meetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods

Fall Coaching Opportunities

Spring Coaching Opportunities


Time Commitment:

Coaches are expected to come into the classroom at least one time, for a minimum of one hour. 

Coaches are matched to classes as needed throughout the school year (October-April)


Requirements: Resident of Lee or Collier County Successfully complete the clearance process including background checks 

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34109

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Palmetto Ridge High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34120

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Immokalee High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34142

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Gulf Coast High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34119

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Golden Gate High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34116

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Aubrey Rogers High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34110

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Naples High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34102

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Lely High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34113

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Mentor

Mentors are often the first non-authority, adult relationship a student forms, and they provide guidance, motivation, support, and role-modeling to grow a mentee’s life skills.

Meet with the same student through his/her high school graduationMeetings occur on school grounds over lunch or through an approved video application


Time Commitment:Mentors are matched with students in the SpringMentors are required to meet with their student a minimum of 16 sessions per academic yearEach session must be a minimum 20-minutes


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier County for at least 2 years (whether year-round or seasonal residency)Successfully complete clearance process including background checks and reference checks

Please note:

Additional information and background screening will be required. Volunteer Manager will follow up with instructions.

Program: Take Stock in Children

Mentors are often the first non-authority, adult relationship a student forms, and they provide guidance, motivation, support, and role-modeling to grow a mentee’s life skills.

Meet with the same student through his/her high school graduationMeetings occur on school grounds over lunch or through an approved video application


Time Commitment:Mentors are matched with students in the SpringMentors are required to meet with their student a minimum of 16 sessions per academic yearEach session must be a minimum 20-minutes


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier County for at least 2 years (whether year-round or seasonal residency)Successfully complete clearance process including background checks and reference checks

Please note:

Additional information and background screening will be required. Volunteer Manager will follow up with instructions.

Program: Take Stock in Children

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Career Explorations

Career Explorations

Program: College and Career Preparation

Career Explorations

Program: College and Career Preparation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Champion at Barron Collier High School

Entrepreneurship Champion at Barron Collier High School

Program: Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Champion at Barron Collier High School

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Champion at Immokalee High School

Entrepreneurship Champion at Immokalee High School

Program: Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Champion at Immokalee High School

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Entrepreneurship Mentor at Barron Collier High School

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Students enrolled in Collier County Public School’s Entrepreneurship Program, create and fully develop their own product or service while also discussing foundational business topics. Mentors facilitate learning differently than directly teaching by encouraging students to find solutions themselves.

Mentors meet with the same student team throughout the school yearMeetings occur on school grounds during Entrepreneurship class periods


Time Commitment:

Mentors are expected to meet with their student teams on school grounds once a week for at least an hour. The energy and effort increases before key milestones such as the Minimum Viable Product Pitch near the academic year’s mid-point and at the year’s end for Investor Pitch.

Mentors are matched with their teams in the fallSessions occur once a week from October to April and are a minimum of one hour each time


Requirements:Resident of Lee or Collier CountySuccessfully complete the clearance process including background checks

Program: Entrepreneurship

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2025 through Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 34109

Allow Groups: No